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David Debrandon Brown (born September 25, 1985), professionally known as Lucky Daye, is an American singer-songwriter who works in the R&B genre. He signed with Keep Cool Records and RCA Records and released his first two extended plays entitled I (2018) and II (2019),leading to the release of his first studio album, Painted (2019). His third extended play, Table for Two (2021), won the Best Progressive R&B Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
His second studio album, Candydrip, was released in 2022. Brown earned his first Billboard Hot 100 chart with the song "Over" and released his third album, Algorithm, in 2024, which got nominated for Best R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, and its lead single "That’s You" won Best Traditional R&B Performance. In June 2026, Lucky signed a new record deal with Warner Records.
David Debrandon Brown was born on September 25, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brown was raised in a Christian background where non-religious music was forbidden. He therefore learned music by singing hymns. After leaving the church he had attended since his youth, Brown developed an interest in R&B, soul, and funk music. In an interview with W magazine, Brown said he derived his stage name from Marvin Gaye, adding an extra "e" to "Daye" after taking notice of the spelling of Gaye’s surname. He recalled listening repeatedly to Gaye’s "Let’s Get It On" before exploring his body of work. Following Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Tyler, Texas.
In 2005, when he was 19, Daye competed on season 4 of American Idol. He auditioned with a cover of "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke and received four "yes" votes. Soon after reaching the Top 20 he was eliminated from the competition.
Daye established himself, with his pseudonym, as a songwriter and background vocalist and landed credits in 2008 on songs by Keith Sweat on his album Just Me and Ne-Yo on "She Got Her Own". In 2014, he wrote for Boyz II Men on the song "Believe Us". During 2016 and 2017, he co-wrote songs released by Keke Palmer ("Enemiez"), Ella Mai ("10,000 Hours", "Down"), Trey Songz ("Song Goes Off"), and two tracks from the album Strength of a Woman by Mary J. Blige. In 2017 he worked with Ariana Grande on the song "More" which was scrapped from the latter's fourth studio album Sweetener.
In 2018, Lucky Daye signed with Keep Cool and RCA Records. Later that year, he released his debut single, "Roll Some Mo", which garnered attention for its smooth production and nostalgic R&B feel. The song was included in his debut album, Painted, released on May 24, 2019. Painted received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album. Daye supported the album with a nationwide tour and performed at major festivals.
Lucky Daye's debut studio album, Painted, was released on May 24, 2019, by Keep Cool Records and RCA Records. The album compiled songs from his earlier EPs, I and II, and introduced four new tracks, culminating in a 13-song collection. Painted received critical acclaim for its modern take on R&B, earning a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. The lead single, "Roll Some Mo", was particularly lauded, receiving nominations for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance. The album was praised for its rich instrumentation, innovative production, and Daye's ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary R&B. In May 2020, a deluxe edition of the album was released to commemorate its first anniversary, featuring new mixes, alternative versions, and four additional tracks.
On February 12, 2021, Daye released his third EP, Table for Two. It charted at number ninety-six on the US Billboard 200 and would go on to win the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album.
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Lucky Daye
David Debrandon Brown (born September 25, 1985), professionally known as Lucky Daye, is an American singer-songwriter who works in the R&B genre. He signed with Keep Cool Records and RCA Records and released his first two extended plays entitled I (2018) and II (2019),leading to the release of his first studio album, Painted (2019). His third extended play, Table for Two (2021), won the Best Progressive R&B Album at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
His second studio album, Candydrip, was released in 2022. Brown earned his first Billboard Hot 100 chart with the song "Over" and released his third album, Algorithm, in 2024, which got nominated for Best R&B Album at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, and its lead single "That’s You" won Best Traditional R&B Performance. In June 2026, Lucky signed a new record deal with Warner Records.
David Debrandon Brown was born on September 25, 1985, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Brown was raised in a Christian background where non-religious music was forbidden. He therefore learned music by singing hymns. After leaving the church he had attended since his youth, Brown developed an interest in R&B, soul, and funk music. In an interview with W magazine, Brown said he derived his stage name from Marvin Gaye, adding an extra "e" to "Daye" after taking notice of the spelling of Gaye’s surname. He recalled listening repeatedly to Gaye’s "Let’s Get It On" before exploring his body of work. Following Hurricane Katrina, he moved to Tyler, Texas.
In 2005, when he was 19, Daye competed on season 4 of American Idol. He auditioned with a cover of "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke and received four "yes" votes. Soon after reaching the Top 20 he was eliminated from the competition.
Daye established himself, with his pseudonym, as a songwriter and background vocalist and landed credits in 2008 on songs by Keith Sweat on his album Just Me and Ne-Yo on "She Got Her Own". In 2014, he wrote for Boyz II Men on the song "Believe Us". During 2016 and 2017, he co-wrote songs released by Keke Palmer ("Enemiez"), Ella Mai ("10,000 Hours", "Down"), Trey Songz ("Song Goes Off"), and two tracks from the album Strength of a Woman by Mary J. Blige. In 2017 he worked with Ariana Grande on the song "More" which was scrapped from the latter's fourth studio album Sweetener.
In 2018, Lucky Daye signed with Keep Cool and RCA Records. Later that year, he released his debut single, "Roll Some Mo", which garnered attention for its smooth production and nostalgic R&B feel. The song was included in his debut album, Painted, released on May 24, 2019. Painted received widespread critical acclaim and was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album. Daye supported the album with a nationwide tour and performed at major festivals.
Lucky Daye's debut studio album, Painted, was released on May 24, 2019, by Keep Cool Records and RCA Records. The album compiled songs from his earlier EPs, I and II, and introduced four new tracks, culminating in a 13-song collection. Painted received critical acclaim for its modern take on R&B, earning a nomination for Best R&B Album at the 62nd Grammy Awards. The lead single, "Roll Some Mo", was particularly lauded, receiving nominations for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance. The album was praised for its rich instrumentation, innovative production, and Daye's ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary R&B. In May 2020, a deluxe edition of the album was released to commemorate its first anniversary, featuring new mixes, alternative versions, and four additional tracks.
On February 12, 2021, Daye released his third EP, Table for Two. It charted at number ninety-six on the US Billboard 200 and would go on to win the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album.
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